About Gail Haines
Haines has been married to her husband for 28 years and they have one son.
In 1973 Haines received her bachelor of science in education from State University of New York and then went on to achieve her master's degree in education from Nazareth College.
Haines served for 12 years as a public school teacher, also coaching for both middle and high school. She has also worked at a medical center educating senior citizens to use computers. Haines is a former Lake Angelus city council member and has participated in numerous volunteer organizations. Haines has also served the 43rd District as community liaison for former state Rep. Fran Amos. She has served on numerous political committees, including as executive committee member for the Oakland County Republican Party, a precinct delegate and North Oakland Republican Club member. She is also a graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program.
Haines has a history of public service in Waterford, using her many talents to improve the area through business, art and volunteering. She serves on Oakland University's College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board and on Oakland University's Art Gallery Board. She also serves on the Dean's Advisory Board for the University of Michigan-Flint. She is a member of the Waterford Chamber of Commerce, lifetime member of the Waterford Township Historical Society, Waterford Senior Center, Christmas in Action and numerous community groups.
In 2009 Haines was selected by her peers to serve in the leadership role of minority assistant whip. She was recently promoted to Associate Whip of the Republican Caucus and plans to run for the key role of Whip in 2011.
